Wash. Admin. Code § 296-56-60039 – Dockboards (car and bridge plates)

(1) Employers must use portable and powered dockboards strong enough to carry the load imposed.
(2) Employers must secure portable dockboards in position, either by being anchored or equipped with devices which will prevent movement.
(3) Employers must design, construct, and maintain dockboards to prevent vehicles from running off the edge.
(4) Employers must provide handholds or other effective means on portable dockboards to permit safe handling.
(5) Employers must provide positive protection to prevent railroad cars or highway vehicles from being moved while dockboards or bridge plates are in position.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060, 70.54.480, and chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 26-07-053, s 296-56-60039, filed 3/17/26, effective 4/20/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 15-24-102, § 296-56-60039, filed 12/1/15, effective 1/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040 and 49.17.050. WSR 86-03-064 (Order 86-02), § 296-56-60039, filed 1/17/86; WSR 85-01-022 (Order 84-24), § 296-56-60039, filed 12/11/84.]